41CL User Manual
© 2019, Systemyde International Corporation
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STOP!
Before lifting the old CPU circuit board use a flashlight to look into the space
between the CPU circuit board and the base circuit board. You will be able to see
which type of connector is being used. The photo below shows the three types of
connector used by HP.
The connector style on the left has conductors wrapping three sides of the connector
and will appear white when viewed from the side. This connector type is difficult to
reuse and not really recommended.
The connector style in the middle is rare. It has conductors embedded vertically in the
material and will appear white or pale pink from the side. This connector type is
impossible to reuse, which is probably why it is rare. Unless you have a replacement
connector you should fnd another calculator to use for the conversion.
The connector style on the right uses conductors rolled around a tubular material and
will be shiny when viewed from the side. Being reusable, this type of connector is
suitable for use with the 41CL circuit board.